Red Bean Bao Buns
Anna Sullivan Total Time: 2 hours and 40 minutes (20 minutes prep, 15-20 minutes cook, 2 hours total rise) Servings: 8 Dough: 2 cups water 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 packet Active Dry Yeast (or 2 ¼ teaspoons) 4 cups flour Butter, margarine, or coconut oil for brushing Filling: 1-15 ounce can red beans or 1 package of red bean paste 3 cups water ½ cup sugar ¼ teaspoons salt Equipment: Large bowl Wooden spoon Measuring cups and spoons Plastic wrap Tea towel Flat-bottomed container (if using canned beans) Large pot or saucepan Cookie sheet Colander, sieve, or ceramic plate & aluminium foil (optional)
This recipe is a really nice way to get started with Asian cooking with relative ease, and due to the fact it is easily modified, it is a great recipe for cooks of various skill levels! photo by: Theresa Lang 38
